2006 GMC Sierra vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Sierra | GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
